Climate change, now the foremost global health hazard, poses multifaceted challenges to human health. This editorial elucidates the extensive impact of climate change on health, emphasising the increasing burden of diseases and the exacerbation of health disparities. It highlights the critical role of the healthcare sector, particularly anaesthesia, in both contributing to and mitigating climate change. It is a call to action for the medical community to recognise and respond to the health challenges posed by climate change.
Keywords: Anaesthetic gases; Carbon footprint; Climate change; Disposable laryngoscope blades; Environmental impact; Greenhouse gases; Sustainability.
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